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Cover crop considerations for vegetables

Published on August 2, 2023
Integrating cover crops into your vegetable rotation can offer many benefits for crop and soil health.
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices

Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.
Soil health gains from manure

Published on July 7, 2023
Recent and ongoing research highlights the impact of manure applications on soil health.
Upcoming field days in southern Michigan

Published on June 29, 2023
Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
June crop water needs

Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture.
Manure, compaction and cover crops

Published on June 2, 2023
A summary of soil compaction and how to prevent it in your fields.
How can I make the best decision on whether to “plant green” this year or not?

Published on June 1, 2023
Farmers that use cover crops can decide to "plant green", which refers to planting a cash crop while the cover crop is still living. This article outlines the potential risks and considerations when deciding whether or not to plant green.
Growing nitrogen with legume cover crops

Published on May 10, 2023
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but price fluctuations of fertilizers leave farmers looking for alternative solutions. Planting legumes as a cover crop can increase soil nitrogen and perhaps even reduce reliance on fertilizers.